Lona's Lil Eats

Lona's Lil Eats Asian-inspired cuisine in St.Louis devoted to delicious food that you can feel good about. Home of the Original Giant Rice Paper Wrap.
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Lona’s LiL Eats, a St Louis restaurant and catering service, is home to the Giant Rice Paper Wrap. We specialize in fresh Asian cuisine with a soul-food flare. We focus on more than just flavor; we focus on feeling and physical sensation. We use fresh ingredients just chopped, absolutely NO MSG, make all our seasonings and sauces from scratch- from peeling the garlic, roasting peanuts, on up. Our

food is filling, but won’t leave one feeling heavy, with flavors so grounded in excitement that the last bite is the most delicious, for real! Lona’s LiL Eats began in 2008 as an experimental project using just one gas-grill in Soulard Farmers Market. The name, Lona’s LiL (little) Eats, is a literal translation from Chinese for roughly “a hole-in-the-wall selling stop-and-go food place.” The original intention was to bring a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant into the Market. Well not really Thai in any familiar sense, but this is the United States- you gotta have an eye-catcher! While the stand at Soulard Farmers Market remains open every Saturday lunch, we now have a brick-and-mortar shop that owners Pierce and Lona live above with their two children Jane and Daniel. The menu comprises of options that were formed organically through participation with Soulard Farmers Market patrons. So while Lona’s LiL Eats serves food in several novel forms, these forms were not creations obsessively planned, but rather obsessively intuited from the social experience between Lona, Pierce, and creative (demanding? Is there a difference?) fans.

Good food, fresh air, and zero reason to rush home. Who’s joining you for this kind of day?
06/16/2026

Good food, fresh air, and zero reason to rush home. Who’s joining you for this kind of day?

06/12/2026

The brisket’s shift starts before yours ends.
Come see why some things are worth the wait!

Every great spot has a story. This one starts with Lona.A big heart, family recipes, and the belief that good food bring...
06/10/2026

Every great spot has a story. This one starts with Lona.
A big heart, family recipes, and the belief that good food brings people together. The rest is history.

‼️REFER & WIN A SECRET MEAL BY LONA‼️Know someone who would be a great addition to the team? 1. Submit an employee refer...
06/08/2026

‼️REFER & WIN A SECRET MEAL BY LONA‼️
Know someone who would be a great addition to the team?

1. Submit an employee referral.
2. Your referral gets hired.
3. You’re entered into a drawing to win a Secret Meal by Lona for you and 3 guests.

The prize includes an exclusive dining experience featuring special dishes curated by Lona.
Start referring today for your chance to win!!

06/04/2026

How many plates can you fit on your table?

Hood is getting worked on as we speak. Shouldn’t be down for too long!
06/04/2026

Hood is getting worked on as we speak. Shouldn’t be down for too long!

Started with, “I’ll just get something light.”Ended with spicy tofu, dumplings, and absolutely no regrets.What’s your go...
06/03/2026

Started with, “I’ll just get something light.”
Ended with spicy tofu, dumplings, and absolutely no regrets.
What’s your go-to order?

05/29/2026

Your plate, your way.

Grilled chicken, cold glass noodles, Lona-Q sauce, and stir fried veggies coming in hot!

Good food, cozy vibes, and a space that always feels just right.
05/27/2026

Good food, cozy vibes, and a space that always feels just right.

05/25/2026

Dumplings in the making at Lona’s. Steak filling, crispy finish, and spicy sesame sauce for dipping.

Address

2199 California Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63104

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+13149258938

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